Creative Writing Thesis: Key Elements

Overview

• A creative writing thesis is a unique type of thesis offered at the English Letters Department of Universitas Macong.
• Contains chapters similar to a traditional research thesis but differs in content.
• Chapters include:
  • Introduction
  • Review of Related Literature
  • Process Overview
  • Process Notes
  • Conclusion and Suggestions

Introduction

• Background:
  • Describes the global situation or problem inspiring the creative work.
  • Supports this with evidence from newspapers, journals, and books.
  • Proposes a creative work (e.g., short story, novel) as a solution to raise awareness or provoke thought.
• Project Objectives:
  • The creative work should aim to address the identified problem by engaging the audience.

Review of Related Literature

• Theoretical Framework/Topical Framework:
  • Provides definitions and expert opinions on the topic explored in the creative work (e.g., bravery).
  • Ensures the author is well-informed and capable of writing meaningfully about the topic.
• Formal Framework:
  • Covers the genre and form of the creative work.
  • Discusses elements and examples of the chosen form (e.g., travel writing, prose work).
• Study of Earlier Works:
  • Analyzes previous works in the genre or style being explored.
  • Uses earlier works as models for developing the creative project.

Process Overview

• Project Details:
  • Explicitly states the type and topic of the creative work.
  • Describes formal elements such as characters and settings.
• Creation Stages:
  • Outlines a timeline of activities from brainstorming to draft completion.
  • Provides a clear picture of the project for defense proposal purposes.

Process Notes

• Written after completing the creative work.
• Includes:
  • Challenges faced during writing.
  • Lessons learned and solutions found.
  • Can serve as a foreword for the published work.

Conclusion and Suggestions

• Self-explanatory chapter similar to that in a research thesis.

Length Requirements

• Chapters 1 to 5 need at least 30 pages.
• Total thesis should be 60-70 pages.
• The creative work itself (e.g., short story, novella) will be presented in the appendix, separate from the main thesis chapters.

Additional Information

• For further questions, students are encouraged to use the Microsoft Teams discussion room.